The Jealousy Man and Other Stories - by Jo Nesbo (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

#1 New York Times bestselling author Jo Nesbo's story "The Jealousy Man" is now a major motion picture Killer Heat starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, and Richard Madden - from Amazon MGM Studios and streaming on Prime Video.

From "the greatest contemporary writer of the thriller" (The New York Times), THE JEALOUSY MAN is a dark and chilling short story collection that takes us on a journey of twisted minds and vengeful hearts.

Jo Nesbø is known the world over as a consummate mystery/thriller writer. Famed for his deft characterization, hair-raising suspense and shocking twists, Nesbø's dexterity with the dark corners of the human heart is on full display in these inventive and enthralling stories.

A detective with a nose for jealousy is on the trail of a man suspected of murdering his twin; a bereaved father must decide whether vengeance has a place in the new world order after a pandemic brings about the collapse of society; a garbage man fresh off a bender tries to piece together what happened the night before; a hired assassin matches wits against his greatest adversary in a dangerous game for survival; and an instantly electric connection between passengers on a flight to London may spell romance, or something more sinister.

With Nesbø's characteristic gift for outstanding atmosphere and gut-wrenching revelations, The Jealousy Man confirms that he is at the peak of his abilities.

Review Quotes

"The twelve tales in this impressive collection from bestseller Nesbø (the Harry Hole series) blend taut suspense with sharply limned characters. . . . Frederick Forsyth fans will be enthralled."
--Publishers Weekly

"Nesbø delivers stories ranging from dystopian visions to time-honored tales of duplicity and revenge. . . . Wonderfully atmospheric. . . . He never runs out of ideas."
--Kirkus Reviews

Additional praise for Jo Nesbø

"Nesbø is the greatest contemporary writer of the thriller."
--The New York Times

"[Nesbø is] a forceful thriller machine."
--Los Angeles Times

"Nesbø explores the darkest criminal minds with grim delight . . . Maddeningly addictive."
--Vanity Fair

"Nesbø's books have a serious, socially significant heft, as well as a confident (even cocky) narrative stride that is unmatched."
--The Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Nesbø writes like an angel. As in Lucifer."
--The Philadelphia Inquirer

About the Author

JO NESBØ is a musician, songwriter, economist, and #1 New York Times best-selling author. He has won the Raymond Chandler Award for Lifetime Achievement as well as many other awards. His books have sold 55 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 50 languages. His Harry Hole novels include The Redeemer, The Snowman, The Leopard, Phantom, The Thirst, and most recently Knife, and he is also the author of The Son, Headhunters, Macbeth, The Kingdom and several children's books. He lives in Oslo.